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Search: Posts Made By: Molesworth Hold
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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Aug 2016, 10:43
Replies: 59
Views: 28,420
Posted By Molesworth Hold

The local rag says that Cobham have just signed a...

The local rag says that Cobham have just signed a four year contract for rear crew training. Aerospace firm Cobham signs new Shropshire helicopter training deal « Shropshire Star...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jul 2015, 18:01
Replies: 90
Views: 21,083
Posted By Molesworth Hold

The Panther was built by the British after war...

The Panther was built by the British after war for evaluation purposes. In 1977 it was discovered in a scrap yard in West Ewell Surrey. It was bought by Herr Flick (yes really) and shipped to...
Forum: ATC Issues
17th Oct 2014, 14:28
Replies: 5
Views: 3,888
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Border Radar was established at RAF Boulmer in...

Border Radar was established at RAF Boulmer in April 1962, it relocated to RAF Watton 5 February 1990. Border closed at Watton 27 November 1992.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2014, 16:49
Replies: 129
Views: 29,993
Posted By Molesworth Hold

I think it's Lyneham. The Bristol Freighter...

I think it's Lyneham. The Bristol Freighter probably came from Boscombe.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2013, 08:40
Replies: 20
Views: 5,942
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Twenty years ago, back at Newton I did ask one of...

Twenty years ago, back at Newton I did ask one of the Kennel Maids where the dogs came from. It seems many were donated by owners who couldn't handle them. The dogs were assessed for suitability...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Mar 2013, 09:03
Replies: 110
Views: 25,178
Posted By Molesworth Hold

If anyone is in striking distance of the West...

If anyone is in striking distance of the West Midlands I would recommend the model show at Cosford next Sunday (April 7th.) Free entry just pay for the parking.



At this kind of event you...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2013, 09:11
Replies: 110
Views: 25,178
Posted By Molesworth Hold

From the Airfix Halifax instructions (1960's...

From the Airfix Halifax instructions (1960's vintage)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/Molesworth/Halifax_zpsf8e823c2.jpg

To my 10 year old mind trying to understand why parts was...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2013, 10:56
Replies: 82
Views: 17,234
Posted By Molesworth Hold

It doesn't work like that. Most units will have...

It doesn't work like that. Most units will have their share of first tourists, their postings will depend on the need of the units, their ability and their own preferences. It's also worth...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Apr 2012, 15:30
Replies: 300
Views: 762,904
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Crated Spitfires ROYAL AIR FORCE OPERATIONS...

Crated Spitfires

ROYAL AIR FORCE OPERATIONS IN MALTA, GIBRALTAR AND THE MEDITERRANEAN, 1939-1945. | Imperial War Museums (http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205209153)

ROYAL AIR...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2011, 13:34
Replies: 199
Views: 26,235
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Couldn't we nudge a few RAF Police from their...

Couldn't we nudge a few RAF Police from their slumbers, swear them in as Special Constables and send them down to London to help out with the traffic?

P.S. I know of somewhere that has about...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jul 2011, 18:17
Replies: 46
Views: 11,207
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Will Lyneham remain as an airfield, even in a...

Will Lyneham remain as an airfield, even in a limited capacity? An RLG for Brize?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Oct 2010, 13:28
Replies: 3
Views: 6,854
Posted By Molesworth Hold

The Dutch F16 needed a minimum of 6500 ft when...

The Dutch F16 needed a minimum of 6500 ft when they were trying to sort out his display back in June. The Belgians, a few years ago seemed happy with 6000 ft.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2009, 23:34
Replies: 22
Views: 16,330
Posted By Molesworth Hold

There are a couple of Roy Cross books around try...

There are a couple of Roy Cross books around try these ISBN numbers.

1847970761 or 1840373261
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2009, 16:59
Replies: 70
Views: 40,234
Posted By Molesworth Hold

'Life with a Buccaneer' - Tornado Avionics Trials...

'Life with a Buccaneer' - Tornado Avionics Trials (http://www.blackburn-buccaneer.co.uk/Pages1_files/Radar_Index.html)
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
1st Apr 2009, 10:06
Replies: 106
Views: 19,208
Posted By Molesworth Hold

I can almost see the attraction of trying to get...

I can almost see the attraction of trying to get a good photo but it's the whole collecting serial numbers thing that borders on mental illness. Apparently the following count as seeing the aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Feb 2009, 19:20
Replies: 27
Views: 7,738
Posted By Molesworth Hold

"Education could go hang as long as a boy could...

"Education could go hang as long as a boy could hit a six, sing the school song very loud, and take a hot crumpet from behind without blubbing."

Lt George, Blackadder Goes Forth
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2008, 17:06
Replies: 32
Views: 4,496
Posted By Molesworth Hold

That's a terrible comment on a fine body of...

That's a terrible comment on a fine body of people. With the recruitment problems that TG9, has it has become increasingly apparent that a Flight Ops Officer, with the correct training is able to...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2008, 20:28
Replies: 30
Views: 6,306
Posted By Molesworth Hold

There are a few around: Demobbed - Out of...

There are a few around:

Demobbed - Out of Service British Military Aircraft (http://www.demobbed.org.uk/)

(You need to click on Aircraft and then choose Wessex.)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Sep 2008, 09:40
Replies: 23
Views: 5,648
Posted By Molesworth Hold

You may wish to try HPC Publishing Web Store...

You may wish to try HPC Publishing Web Store United Kingdom - Aircraft Plans (http://www.hpcpublishing.com/acatalog/Store_Top_United_Kingdom___Aircraft_Plans_33.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2008, 14:04
Replies: 38
Views: 19,410
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Is this the accident you are referring to? ...

Is this the accident you are referring to?

ASN Aircraft accident Hawker Siddeley HS-748 Andover C.1 XS609 Siena/Ampugnano Airport (SAY)...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2008, 09:13
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By Molesworth Hold

I think you may be referring to this thread: ...

I think you may be referring to this thread:

http://www.pprune.org/forums/atc-issues/274629-benson-lyneham-atc.html

It's the widespread belief that the MASCOT system was designed for the Civil...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2008, 15:54
Replies: 65
Views: 10,735
Posted By Molesworth Hold

I wouldn't do that, the cast of Last of the...

I wouldn't do that, the cast of Last of the Summer Wine enjoy their naps When not sleeping there is the Sudoku and some high pressure biscuit munching to be done. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2007, 15:00
Replies: 25
Views: 3,777
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Some good advice. I have met many overqualified...

Some good advice. I have met many overqualified people in the Air Traffic / Ops world over the last 30 years and generally it doesn't take long before they become bored and disillusioned. The under...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2007, 08:34
Replies: 6
Views: 1,390
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Which would be correct if today was 22 June.

Which would be correct if today was 22 June.
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Sep 2007, 09:52
Replies: 48
Views: 14,655
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Ten Tucano airframes have been through the...

Ten Tucano airframes have been through the "Spares Recovery" process and the remains carted away on low loaders. Still plenty more sitting in the hangars.
Is there any truth in the rumour that...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2007, 14:06
Replies: 46
Views: 7,304
Posted By Molesworth Hold

"Who is going to Scampton anyway, the Queen, God...

"Who is going to Scampton anyway, the Queen, God bless her, or some unknown scrounging layabout?"
From the British Monarchy web site: http://www.royal.gov.uk/output/page1.asp
Sunday, 29th July...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jul 2007, 11:20
Replies: 36
Views: 8,536
Posted By Molesworth Hold

It's probably worth mentioning that the IWM has a...

It's probably worth mentioning that the IWM has a searchable database of its photos:
http://www.iwmcollections.org.uk/qryPhotoImg.asp
Most of the photos have some sort of caption, date, location...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2007, 17:17
Replies: 13
Views: 2,143
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Firstly make sure you are going to the right...

Firstly make sure you are going to the right place I thought it was AFCO (Armed Forces Careers Office.) If you intend going into an ATCO as in Air Traffic Control Officer I believe it's good...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Dec 2006, 15:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,255
Posted By Molesworth Hold

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2032...

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=203281&highlight=tsr2
http://www.targetlock.org.uk/tsr2/
http://www.thunder-and-lightnings.co.uk/tsr2/index.html
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Dec 2006, 15:22
Replies: 32
Views: 5,938
Posted By Molesworth Hold

We'll have no trouble here. ...

We'll have no trouble here.
http://www.bbcresources.com/images/costume/late_20th/the_league_of_gentlemen_PU.jpg
This is a local house for local people.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Nov 2006, 07:04
Replies: 46
Views: 14,191
Posted By Molesworth Hold

ATIS, I've always taught people that when...

ATIS, I've always taught people that when recording the ATIS, that you should imagine that you are reading a bedtime story to a backward three year old. That should give the correct pace to the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
28th Nov 2006, 10:06
Replies: 3
Views: 2,089
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Well thanks mate, you made me climb into my loft...

Well thanks mate, you made me climb into my loft which for someone of my advancing years and lack of dexterity is never a good thing.
I found a couple of books, Vintage Aircraft Directory 1979 5th...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Oct 2006, 10:23
Replies: 52
Views: 9,301
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Just to clarify a couple of points. The lowest...

Just to clarify a couple of points.
The lowest pay band in the Civil Service, E2 starts on £11.220.
My pension is contributory at 3.5%
The normal contracted hours are 37 working hours, there...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2006, 18:58
Replies: 136
Views: 29,002
Posted By Molesworth Hold

Pearl handled? "Only a New Orleans pimp would...

Pearl handled? "Only a New Orleans pimp would carry a pearl handled revolver." I think they were Patton's words to a journalist who got it wrong. Patton had a pair of ivory handled, Colt Single...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2006, 15:00
Replies: 1
Views: 1,179
Posted By Molesworth Hold

RAF Fire Vehicles

It looks as if a new home is needed for this collection of former RAF Fire Vehicles and equipment.
http://www.shropshirestar.co.uk/2006/09/rent-forces-museum-closure/...
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